Officers responded to a 12:44 a.m. disturbance call at 192 Westford Ave., where a male victim claimed another man attempted to steal his car. The victim fought back, however, and the suspect fled, police said.

Springfield Police Lt. Henry Gagnon told 22News the 21-year-old victim was parked outside the Westford Avenue address, waiting to pick up a friend, when the suspect approached and asked for a ride.

The victim refused, prompting the suspect to punch him several times, Gagnon said. The victim exited his car and struggled with the suspect, who cut the victim on his left side, according to police. The suspect then hopped into the driver's seat of the car and tried to drive away, but he crashed and fled the scene on foot, police said.

Authorities said the victim sustained minor injuries in the incident, telling officers he'd seek medical treatment on his own.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Springfield Police Detective Bureau at (413) 787-6355.